Non-league boss in FA Cup third spherical ‘performed for Man City’ in Ted Lasso
George Elokobi as soon as performed for Manchester City underneath Pep Guardiola – however just for the needs of Ted Lasso.
The former Premier League star loved an 18-year soccer profession in England, most notably spending six years at Wolves earlier than ending his profession decrease down the English soccer pyramid with the likes of Leyton Orient and Aldershot Town.
The Cameroonian hung up his boots in 2022 after a three-year stint with Maidstone United, earlier than occurring to handle the non-league aspect in March 2023.
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The 37-year-old has led Maidstone on a miraculous FA Cup run that can see the Stones compete of their first third-round tie within the competitors since 1992 after they host League One aspect Stevenage on Saturday (January 6).
While most soccer followers will pay attention to Elokobi because of his enjoying and managerial profession, there’s a small pattern of individuals on the market that recognise him by means of a short cameo he made on hit TV present, Ted Lasso. Elokobi appeared as a Manchester City participant throughout an episode of the Apple TV manufacturing when Lasso, performed by Jason Sudeikis, took his Richmond aspect to tackle Pep Guardiola’s staff.
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Elokobi was joined by one-time England worldwide Jay Bothroyd, who additionally sported the sky blue equipment within the sports-comedy present. The transient look sums up the Maidstone boss’ appearing profession as he continues his work with the non-league aspect who hope to proceed their prolonged FA Cup run.
Their 2-1 win in opposition to League Two Barrow final month booked their third-placed tie in a victory Elokobi admitted he bought emotional after. “Barrow showed us respect which was wonderful, but I think we deserved to get through,” he instructed the Gazette Standard.
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“I got emotional after the game but those emotions were for everyone here, the players, the fans and all the staff and the community of Maidstone. The whole place is buzzing after that, the whole community is, so let’s see where this result takes us now.”
